אם החתלת הקולית שלך הפכה פתאום למעט צרודה אתה בטח תוהה מה גרם לשקט הפתאומי הזה ...
1. מכסחת ממושכת
לפעמים החתול שלך פשוט השתיק את עצמו בשקט לזמן מה. אולי זה קרה במהלך הלילה או בזמן שהיית בעבודה, אבל בכל מקרה, המיאו שלהם אמור לחזור לקדמותו לאחר זמן מה.
2. כלבת
כלבת גורם צרידות אז אם אתה חושב היה אפילו סיכוי קל של החתול שלך להיות בקשר עם חיה קשובה לקחת אותם הווטרינר מיד כדי שיוכלו לחקור.
3. זיהום בדרכי הנשימה העליונות
זיהומים בדרכי הנשימה העליונות (URI), אשר לעיתים קרובות תוצאות דלקת הגרון, יכול לגרום צרידות. בנוסף לצרידות, אם החתול שלך מציג נזלת, עיניים מימיות, התעטשות, חוסר תיאבון, עייפות, או הפרשות צהובות או ירוקות מהעיניים או מהאף, קח אותם לווטרינר כך שתרופות כגון אנטיביוטיקה יכולות להיות מרשמות.
4. Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism או overactive בלוטת התריס בלוטות, היא מחלה נפוצה אצל חתולים מבוגרים אשר יכול לגרום צרידות יחד עם ירידה במשקל. אם אתה חושד שזו הסיבה למחסור של החתול שלך, קח אותם לווטרינר כדי לבצע בדיקות דם.
5. שיתוק גרון
זה כאשר נזק עצבי של הגרון או תיבת הקול נגרמת מניעת זה עובד כראוי כאשר החתול שלך רוצה לנשום או מיאו. זה מצב קשה הדורש טיפול רפואי מיידי. תסמינים נלווים כוללים: שיעול, ירידה במשקל, קשיי אכילה ונאבק על נשימה.
6. צמיחה
גידולים יכולים להתפתח על הגרון, במיוחד מיתרי הקול, גרימת גידולים שפירים או פוליפים - אבל לפעמים זה יכול לגרום לסרטן הגרון. התסמינים יחד עם צרידות כוללים: שינו קול ווקאלי, התעטשות, שיעול ודלקות אוזניים מתמשכות. אם אתה חושד כי החתול שלך יש גידולים מתפתחים - לקחת אותם הווטרינר כך אבחנה (לעיתים קרובות באמצעות ביופסיה) ניתן לתת.
My cat is sneezing & has lost his voice. He is 10 months old. My other 2 cats haven't got any symptoms. Can someone help me please (very worried)
Kay Marie Hoggarth
My 6yr old cat has all of a sudden lost her voice, she is still very active and her usual lively self, bright eyes and glossy further, but when she tries to "Meow" it's really croaky. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Karissa
החתולים שלי וכמו החתול שלך מתנהג כמוהו. אף על פי שחשבתי שהוא הותקף על ידי כלב בלילה שעבר, כשהוא התנודד על צווארו וצעד מסביב לקרקעיתו בקול הצרוד. לקחתי אותו היום לווטרינר וקיבלתי את הכל ברור אבל הלילה הגרון שלו נראה מטריד אותו אשר מדאיג אותי: / אני אעדכן אותך, אולי הוא הורעל: (יש לי 3 חתולים אחרים בבית משחק בסדר
Rhonda Sutherland
יום אחד איבדתי את מיאו. הוא חתול דיבורי מאוד. היום הוא מנסה להאיר אבל שום דבר לא יוצא. אין לו נזלת, הוא אוכל ושותה. מה עלי לעשות?
Robin Gamache
I have 4 older male cats. The one that goes outside the most, began coughing like he had something in his throat. He then lost his voice. The other 3 are following suit. They are loosing their voices as well. No runny noses and they are all eating and drinking, No weight loss. Does anyone know what would cause this?
Mal Badger
Our 7 year old very vocal cat has suddenly lost his voice and is still eating but croaking like a frog, could he have laringytis?
Kevin
החתול שלי הוא 10 עכשיו אבל זה צורה גדולה. הוא היה במלחמות לאחרונה, בעיקר בשל זיהום רע במערכת הנשימה שלו כדורי פרווה. שילוב של סמים ושיקויים החזיר לו את האני הרגיל שלו.
However he has lost his meow, He still purrs and can make sounds but the are strained. He got it back an now it has gone again. I have a few theories but not any that I can put any store by. He eats well and is very happy and playful. He, like all cats, has a very individual personality and he is displaying all of his usual quirks. This is reassuring as i don't think that he is in pain or anything. I had him checked recently by our vet and he had a clean bill of health. Maybe it is a waiting game. Like me, he is not as young as he used to be, so maybe it just takes time. I will continue to monitor his well being. Waiting for something to click. An earlier comment on this thread gave me some reassurance that I was not alone.
Lauren
My cats voice is very hoarse right now all of a sudden... did you find out what was going on with your cat??
Angie
החתול שלי ממש עושה את אותו הדבר ואת הבן שלי הוא מאוד עצוב
Michelle mooney
החתול שלי בן ה -2 תמיד היה קולני מאוד, אבל היום שמתי לב כי המאר שלה היה שונה מאוד. היא נשמעת צרודה. אנחנו לאחרונה הציג חתלתול חדש לתוך הבית שלי חתול 2 השנה שלי לא לקחת טוב מאוד אליו. בכל פעם שהתקרב, היא סיננה ורצה כמעט. בשבוע הם נראים גדולים וניתן למצוא אותם משחקים. האם החישה במשך שבוע תהיה הסיבה לכך שהמיאו שלה שונה? ?
Ericka
We took in a severely malnourished cat about two weeks ago. When she first came she couldn't meow it was just a croak. Now today she sounds like a regular cat when she meows. Can her being malnourished have caused her to not meow properly? She was skin and bones and was losing fur also. Her bald spots are now filing in and she spends less time sleeping and now grooms herself and comes up for attention.
Marian Standen
My cat is usually quite vocal but the last few weeks her meow has been very soft. She is eating and going out as normal and interacting with me the same as usual. Anyone have any ideas 💡
Desari Easterday
Did you ever find out what was wrong with your cat? Mine is about 5, very vocal usually. She is now barely able to get a meow out. But still very playful, and eats fine. Also no discoloration of her eyes.
Iyesha
I have 2 4month old female kittens (siblings). One named Nahla is very vocal, always chortling, purring, mewing when she wants affection and MEOWING very loudly with a little kitten voice at any complaint or need. She is very smart and will meow in her usual high tone, and lead me where she wants me to go until I realize what she needs. Last night and today, I heard the weirdest sounding meow. It is lower and slightly husky, almost like a chortle or a coo. Could she be entering adolescence? Is she in heat? Or should I be concerned. She is eating, drinking, playing and being her usual bossy self. If anything she has been more cuddly the past day or so.
Dolly
My Violet had these symptoms and the vet thought it was an allergy. I put her on Allegra. I should have insisted on tests when after a month there was no improvement. She has lung cancer. My other kitty has just developed hoarseness after a plane trip (in cabin).
I'm worried and will get him to the vet right away. I was hoping to find some shimmer of hope here but it seems going to the vet really is the best option.
Good luck to all the kitties and those who love them who need it.
John
Acid was not mentioned. Picking up your cat and moving her around is like having a 30 foot man pick us up. Acid tossed up to the throat is the #1 reason for hoarseness in humans besides smoking
Crystal
My cat just all of sudden sounds like he has sore throat I don't if has something in throat are what or if just a cold
Marcela
Hi, i was wondering how your cats health improved, since losing its meow. Could you give me some advise? My very vocal cat, just lost his meow. I recently rescued 2 kittens as well. He is eating & going potty normal but seems tired most of the time. Thank you.
Crystal
My cat is 2 and she tries to meow but sounds like a new born kitten when she meows. She’s still a playful cat and no change in appetite.. not sure if this is serious or not..please help!
Lynda Lovejoy
אחד החתולים שלי נעשה צרוד, ואז באותו יום איבד את קולה. היא חתול זעיר, מתקררת בקלות. הדבר היחיד שהשתנה הוא שהיא ישנה כל הלילה לפני תנור חימום - כיבנו את תנור החלל למכונת לחות אוויר חמה, וקולה חזר. מקווה שזה עוזר כמה אנשים אם החתולים שלהם מופיעים נורמלי לחלוטין יום אחד, ואז פשוט לאבד את הקול הבא, ללא תסמינים אחרים.
Melanie
החתול שלי בן שנתיים ופשוט קיבלנו חתלתול בן חודשיים ובן דודי מצא אותה במרתף שלה. עכשיו, אחרי שיש לנו אותה כמעט שלושה שבועות, איבד החתול את קולה. עכשיו אני מודאג. הייתכן שהחתלתול גרם לה בחילה?
Mary Ann barnes
החתול שלי עושה את זה עכשיו. היה לו גם כישוף בקיץ שעבר. במקרה הקודם הוא אכל ארנבון אני מניח שזה כאב בגרון שלו. בשבוע שעבר הוא שוב עושה את זה. הוא חלש, בלי שום רעש, עכשיו הקול חוזר. אני אשים עין על המזוודה שלו ואראה אם אמצא עוד ארנב.
Pauline
החתול שלי הוא 18, במשך כמה חודשים הוא היה כל הזמן lowing לילה ויום, אבל עכשיו הוא איבד את הקול שלו זה היה ככה בערך 4 שבועות, חוץ מזה הוא לגמרי טוב, עדיין יש appertite וכו ', כל הרעיונות, תודה
Karissa
This has also happened to my cat and I came on here looking for answers, glad to know it may be a thing! Thought it was weird timing she lost her voice about 2-3 weeks after kitten arrived. Still happy and eating and is getting on well enough with the kitten who meows enough for at least two cats... Does anybody know why this would happen? Is it psychological or physical?
Craig
פתאום החתול שלי לא יכול להאיר ולא ממש אוכלים מישהו יודע מה זה
Paula
החתול שלי הקיא 2 hairball ומאז כבר הסוס היא אוכלת בסדר ולשחק פשוט לא פעיל ולא מקיא כמעט בבקשה לעזור אני כל כך מודאג
Rhonda
החתול שלי הוא 12 שנים וגם איבדה את קולה. היום זה רק היום השני, אבל קיוויתי שמישהו כאן יוכל להקל על דעתי.
Kat
אום, לא, ג'ון. זה לא איך חתול או אנטומיה האדם עובד. אם זה היה כל כך קל עבור חומצה בקיבה לנסוע עד הגרון, אתה תהיה לשרוף את הוושט שלך בכל פעם שאתה הניח. למאו, "חומצה". איפה אנשים באים עם BS זה?
Linda Reifsnyder
הצילתי את החתול בן השנתיים שלי מה- spca שהיא לקחה שלושה חודשים כדי לקבל את הבית החדש שלה, בהתחלה היא בכלל לא התחילה לצלול, אבל עכשיו היא מנסה, אבל כל מה שהיא יכולה לעשות זה לחישה קלושה. תהיתי אם אולי היא התעללה.
collin
לי 2
Mark Weeden
האם וטרינר באמת מסתכל באתר זה? אף אחד לא נראה אי פעם להגיב עם כל ההצעות.
Lyn
אני רופא לבני אדם, אבל יש לי 5 חתולים. אם שיתוף corned אנא רק לקחת את החתול שלך לווטרינר! כאן באוסטרליה, אובדן קול יכול להיות סימן ראשון של שיתוק טיק, וזה יכול להיות קטלני.
Best wishes to all cat guardians XXX
Joaquin
My cat was talkative and a couple days ago can no longer get her meow out when she tries. I will try and follow up on this to let y'all know how it turns out.
Stella
My cat had a fur ball stuck and had trouble getting it up for maybe a week, in that time he didn’t weow because he was wheezing and having trouble breathing with the furuball being stuck. He’s eating, drinking playing with our other kitty. He just can’t weow. Can anyone help??
Joaquin
After being mute, my cat was raspy and can now meow ok. Not sure what the problem was.
Bear.
I have a 10 1/2 yr old cat, he has always meow`d to let us know that he wants some thing, over the last 2 weeks his meow has turned into a squeak, I don`t think that he is stressed about any thing, he looks happy enough.. he does love it when you rub the front of his ears, I am worried that some thing is a miss, does anyone have any ideas?? If so PLEASE let me know.
Lisa
My cat just is doing this and I took him to the vet and he had a image in his throat. He is on medication right now I was just courious how your kitty is doing?
Little Bear
My cat little bear was almost 17, he started to problems eating, and was starting to loose weight. He had a very quiet meow like a whisper for a few days, I went to the vet and they informed me he had a tumour on his neck. I unfortunately had to put him down yesterday, because they had no guarantee that any of the medications would help his tumour go down to the point where he could eat again. Worse complications would arise with his organs if he wasn’t eating. I couldn’t watch him suffer anymore. :(
Aashika Ajith
האם גילית מה השתבש עם החתול שלך? לחתול שלי יש אותה בעיה. אני לא מסוגל להבין מה לא בסדר איתו.
Lee
So my cat, a long haired calico, suddenly has this sort of..muted meow? She usually has a very loud meow that gets your attention and once you start to pet her she will begin to purr. But I’ve noticed lately that she only meows whenever you touch her, but instead of her normal loud meow, it’s a very gentle meow that sounds like she is in pain? Very confused and very concerned
Helene
I have a 7 year old cat, Reggie, who was diagnosed last year with Feliv, which is leukemia.. Week ago he acted different didn't want to be touched, slept in hiding, pronounced swallow, lethargic, didn't eat as much....this went on 3 days and almost took to vet but gave him some amoxitabs, antibiotic but only two. He was better but his meow was gone! It is back but different. Cats with leukemia, their immune symptom can be compromised and some get ill more. If he continues meowing different, I will definitely take him to vet! Above, it was mentioned THROAT CANCER. This is a concern for me now!!
Abigail
My cat just doesn't meow anymore. As a kitten, he used to scream his head off but one day, he just stopped. Now whenever he meows (rarely) it's a mouse squeak.
Dave
Kat, you've just described acid-reflux. It's not uncommon.
Jean
יש לי חתול בן 10 חודשים שתמיד היה ווקאלי. לפני שלושה שבועות הצגתי חתלתול בן חודשיים למשק הבית. בהתחלה, הם לא הסתדרו כלל, אבל עכשיו הם שובבים. עם זאת, החתול המבוגר שלי ביומיים האחרונים, פתאום, איבד את קולו. אני בקושי שומעת אותו כשהוא אומר. האם החתלתול החדש גורם לו בחילה?
Alisa
הילד שלי הוא 2 שנים ובעיקר נשאר בפנים אבל האם לצאת במהלך היום שמתי לב שהיום הוא היה צרוד הוא נכנס למריבות לפני זה אבל החתולים האחרים הם לא בסביבה הוא כבר אוכל בריא, שום דבר אחר נראה לא בסדר
QuickBeam
החתול שלי הוא גם עשר. הוא איבד את המיארה שלו לפני כן, יצאנו לחופשה, והוא השתופף והסתכל עלינו וקרא לנו. עם זאת, היום זה קרה שוב ללא סיבה מיוחדת ... שלה על כל היום. העצה כאן does not באמת לעזור לי כפי שיש לו מום מלידה שגורם לאף שלו כל נוזל ועיניים reallu שלו באמת רץ אבל אלה אף פעם לא יש בדרך של המזרן שלו מחריד לפני ...
QuickBeam
Except when you have shut in little ones cuz they are too stoopid to go outside! Also if you live there...i would HIGHLY suggest keeping your kitties indoors in normal environments kitties (on average) live about 3 more yrs when ONLY indoors and i cannot imagine them lasting too long is Australia...the heat, bugs the size of hands, and biger cats/doggos/whatever other hell creatures are there would suggest a SERIOUS danger to cats, even of the fierce feral variety
Shelia Ann
Iyesha, im בטוח שאתה יודע עכשיו כי אם החתול שלך היה בחום יש סיכוי קטן מאוד לבלבל אותו עם כל הפרעה אחרת, lol היו לי 3 אחים כי כל בא בחום בתוך 5 דקות של ea0ch אחרים! בכל אופן גילית מה הבעיה?
Shelia Ann
לינדה Lovejoy, אם החתול עדיין מקבל קר בקלות ייתכן שיהיה צורך לבדוק את בלוטת התריס, ממה שאני מבין את אובדן הקול ואת מקבל קר בקלות הן סימפטומים של בלוטת התריס. אני תוהה אם הקול חזר לטוב או לא.
Larissa
Minha gatinha de 4 ou 5 meses está touca, e quando tenta miar, não sai nada, ela está assim a mais ou menos 1 mês, alguém sabe o que fazer?
Tom
אני דואג לחתול חסר בית ... הוא הפך להיות הרבה יותר קיטי שלנו ....
הוא מנסה לשאוב אבל יורד מאוד מאוד ... הוא גם רזה מאוד
Elaine
יש לי חתלתול בן חמישה חודשים, והיא לא באמת יש לי מיאו בכלל אני תוהה אם אני צריך להיות מודאג.
Roy Rodriguez
Is this hoarse meowing contagious? Because i took care of a street cat who had those symptoms but she didn't seem to be sick, and she ate a lot. My indoor cat started interacting with her and after a few days my cat could barely meow... Im worried i wanna know what this is before i take it to a vet.
wolfie's Moma
did you ever find out what was wrong with your kitty and his voice? Our outside cat has lost his voice and acts like he has a hairball cough but is still eating. Our inside kitty is fine
Maranda
I have the same issue. My 3yr old cat has been getting used to the new kitten but ever since then she's been hissing a Lot and her meow is very hoarse and crackling. Is this something I should be worried about or
Tiara
Our cat normally has a great voice, but after we brought her new "sister" home, it's hoarse. I really hope she's not sick, and it is just a result of them playing/fighting and snarling/hissing/growling at each other.
lakawak
Dave...yes...it IS uncommon to the degree tat John was saying. His whole comment had absolutely zero basis in reality. By the way...acid reflux does not come from laying on your stomach or with cats, being picked up. I honestly don't know which comment was more ignorant..yours and John's. Suffice it to say, it was a close race.
Sherry mccann
My 18+yr old siamese cat has a cough and can no longer meow, and we all know how loud and vocal they can be. I took him to the vet, xray was clear, heart is slightly enlarged but not enough to concern the vet. He has gas in his intestines. Got tons of meds but I'm concerned that it is some kind of growth in his airway. Any thoughts as to what else could be causing this. Vet was talking about getting him scoped under anesthesia but at his advanced age it probably isn't a good idea.
Marsha
מצטער מאוד על האובדן שלך.
Jaime morelock
Right! Agree. thankful to the few who updated there info or turn out.ugh...
Imogen
Nobody here has described my cat's scenario, which is that two days ago she was seriously attacked by another cat and has had a deep throaty meow ever since. She was almost lifeless following the attack but the vet can find nothing wrong with her. She now seems fine apart from her voice - I find it quite distressing but the vet is not overly concerned. Just wanted to let everyone know that this is another reason for cats losing their voice, and you might not realise your cat's been attacked.
Aubrey
My cat is 5 years old and when he meows is sounds like he's hissing at me.
Ali
My cat from begin of 1 month and until 6 month dont have voice
Bob
my cat is 13 yold, is normal, eats and drinks well, 5 days now not meowing as much today not at alll, not interested in meowing, took him the vet doesnt know why, running tests, has a heart murmur ,any ideas, has been sneezing and coughing not lately, today a sneeze, no temperature, im a little worried.
Maria
Please see comment 18 octobre 2019 - IMOGEN.
It has been very helpful for me.
Thank you
Daisy
My cat has all those symptoms except losing its appetite dose anyone still think this is the same
Naomi
My cat lost his meow 2 days ago he is not eating nor playing he seems tired mostly and always searching for warmth
Everytime he is trying to meow as if there is something stuck and having difficulty breathing
Alexandra
Hello! I have the exact same problem. Did you find out what happened?
Alexandra
Hello! I need some help pls. We brought home a little kitty and our other cat (3 years old) lost it's voice after 7 days. She is very talkative usually. Can this be because of the playing and hissing? Thank you!
Jan
My cat too and I'm very concerned after reading the cons for the symptoms. Vet appt tomorrow.
Maxine
My cat is 11 runny nose, coughing, sneezing,stopped meowing but trys too looks unwell
Melissa
Like the rest of you two of my cats are experiencing raspy quiet meows where they normally had very loud and clear meows I introduced a kitten to our family about 3 weeks ago and noticed he had a very soft raspy meow didn't really think anything of it My other two we noticed their meow change about a week ago All three are going to the vets today when I get their diagnosis I will definitely leave a comment to try to help some of you out! I did however read up on Google that it is most likely feline herpes!
Heather
I am having the same issue as well ,how ever I noticed on one side of his neck he has what seems to be hives or a raised bummpie rash like area . I did just try him on a new flea medicine so I'm not sure if it is a allergic reaction to the new medication. I would love to hear how your visit went . Hope all is well. As soon as I get to the vet I will post my up date .
Melissa
My vet found nothing wrong with them he said it could be psychological because of the new kitten I introduced to the family and he has a very faint meow and they could be mimicking him... They were tested for the herpes and were all clear so I'm not too sure lol... Hopefully your cat is just having a reaction to the flea meds!!!
Wendy
Hi my 12 year old cat has lost her voice for over a month now. She purrs but nothing else, her breathing is also louder and more frequent ,she has a thyroid problem and has medication for it, she doesn’t seem in any pain,I think there is a problem with her throat but she’s still eating and drinking ok. I have spoken to my vet who said leave her see if it comes back which it hasn’t. I don’t want her messed about as she lost her right back leg in an accident 9 years ago. She seems happy goes in and out when she likes but I’m worried about her all the same.Anyone got any advice please ?
Chris
Hi there, wondering how it went for your kitty? Mine is having the same symptoms
Jennifer Hammond
I have a Male cat that was once the neighborhood stray and very malnourished. I began feeding him and caring for him about 3 years ago. Even though he trusts me to an extent he will never allow me to pick him up and hes very Leary of everything including me at times. So needless to say he hasn't been to a veterinarian. He's fattened up and was eating until about 4 days ago. He has lost his appetite for his normal food but will eat soft food here and there. He refuses go drink water and loves milk but now he won't drink that either. He's salivating and drooling and has lost his meow and seems to be trying to clear his throat of a hairball but nothing comes out and I have also noticed his tongue is out more than usual. He's up and moving around but not behaving like his normal love and attention starved self...which he's not deprived of either of the two. I believe he's an American long haired main coon so he's pretty good sized boy and I can already see some weight loss and I'm EXTREMELY worried about him. I have tried getting mobile vets to come and check him but they don't come to my area because we are 15 minutes out of their radius.
Elrika van Staden
Hi Michelle I do have EXACTLY the same problem now! I introduced a new kitten into our home 2 weeks ago and suddenly my 2 year old is not that vocal anymore, is hoarse when he actually meows. He is eating and doesn't have any coughing, discharge from his eyes or nose Do you have any advice or tips because our situation almost seems identical Thanks
Bernie
I've had my cat 18 months and it's never really meowed every once in awhile you can hear a little tiny one out of it she eats good real healthy very smart good mouser when I got her her eyes were all matted I took to the vet they said she had ear mites they treated her she's very healthy other than she can't meow
oli
Don't worry. My cat is 11 and she cant meow. Its not uncommon, atleast I don't think.
Laura
Me too!! Did anyone find out the correlation between getting a kitten and then having your older cat lose their meow?! This is crazy! Between this page and another on wag, regarding laryngitis, I've counted 12 others this has happened to. Not including my own!!
Laura
I think it's really strange how there's an obvious correlation between bringing a new kitten home and then having your older cat lose their meow. Between this forum and another couple sites... I've completely lost count. It has to be almost 30 now that have experienced this!! What is going on?! And I have yet to see a vet give an answer so that's troubling. I took Bruce (13) to the vet yesterday and they couldn't determine any reason to why he's lost his voice but he wasn't listening to me so I am getting another opinion and he has another appointment tomorrow and I'll be up late now investigating and counting how many people have had this same thing.
Jessica
It's happening the same to me. I am very worried, please if you have any other information contact me. Thank you.
Laura
Well, I took Bruce in and got him on a health plan. They wanted me to get him vaccinated but I am waiting on that and now his eye is goopy and looks infected so that's two symptoms of upper respiratory infection but I have an appointment in about an hour to have him looked at again. I'll know a little more after that. So it is a good thing I decided to wait on the vaccinations because right now his immune system is working on this.
I don't know if it's stress or this infection. I know that doesn't help yet but is your cat eating and drinking?
Lias diehl
my cat doesn't meow in the cold
lila
my cat go outside all the time now he is not talking and he talk to me all the time can someone help me out with this he is eating and drinking his eyes are good.
Doug
11 months ago, my then 10 yr old cat Ray suddenly and unexpected lost his voice. The vet couldn't find anything wrong with him, and he remained an apparently healthy, active, and happy (but quiet) cat until three weeks ago. Then he started to snore quiet loudly while he slept. His voice actually returned, albeit subdued, for about a day, and then he started wheezing and making a variety of noises while breathing. Antibiotics and steroids didn't have any effect and the condition worsened very, very rapidly, to the point that the vet felt that Ray would not recover from being anesthetized for scoping his airway or undergoing surgery. Within a matter of days he was struggling to breath. He has not been able to eat nor drink anything for almost a week. Today, we had to put him to sleep.
If your cat suddenly loses his voice and it doesn’t return after a few months, be concerned, no matter how healthy he appears to be otherwise.
Emre
I have the exact same problem. This has all happened after introducing the new kitten at home. She has hissed quite much and lost her meowing. I was wondering how many days it might take. How are other people's experiences?
Karissa
A couple years later and coming back on to say her meow did return! It's never been quite the same though... Always a little more scratchy after she lost it once the kitten joined us. She is totally fine though :)
Donna
So sorry for your loss, we have just had the same with our cat, she lost her voice about 2 years ago, she would still make a sound but it was husky and she started snoring but otherwise was happy and healthy, the vet said it was likely her age, she was 14 at the time. Just over the last few months her breathing got laboured and she stopped eating, they found a mass but couldn't do a biopsy because they didn't think she would survive it, she was on steroids which helped for a while but we had to have her put down on Wednesday.
I now wonder if her voice change was the beginning of all of this. I agree with you, if your cat's voice changes don't leave it, keep pushing the vet for answers.
Misty
Laura mentioned above that she thought it was strange that so many people on this site and others had a cat who became hoarse or lost their voice after bringing a new kitten home. I rescued 4 kittens six weeks ago and now my 6 yr old cat's voice is raspy. These kitten's eyes were goopy and some were matted shut. Some were sneezing. This is caused by the feline herpes virus. The symptoms are infected goopy eyes (that can lead to blindness if untreated) lots of sneezing, congested stuffed up nose, coughing. They can have just one mild symptom and it clears up so owners may not really notice. Most cats including indoor only cats have been exposed to the herpes virus usually when they are kittens which they catch from their mother. Even if the Mother had no symptoms. Even though human herpes and cat herpes produce completely different symptoms there are 2 similarities. Stress can cause flare up of symptoms and it is for life.
Cats are creatures of habit. Even the slightest change can cause them stress. Moving the furniture around and having visitors can cause stress. You bring a kitten home your cat is stressed.You bring a kitten home carrying the virus or your cat was exposed as a kitten but the virus has been lying dormant with the added stress is a recipe to make your cat ill. Sometimes if they got it as kittens they have a better immunity to it when they are adults or if they were Vaccinated against it they may only have mild symptoms such as a sore throat and/or hoarse voice. The herpes vaccination does not prevent them from catching it but can, key word CAN not will reduce severity of symptoms.
For the ones whos cats voices become hoarse, raspy or they lost it after you brought a kitten or cat home the answer is yes that is likely the reason due to stress and feline herpes virus. If your cat goes outdoors they can be exposed to other cats with the herpes virus or a deadly virus. Feline Vaccinations don't protect 100%. Keep your cats inside. Feline Herpes Virus and Calcivirus is akin to the human cold or flu. It is not deadly unless your cat is immune compromised due to feline leukemia or other disease. Vaccinating a strictly indoor cat for a non deadly virus that can't even be caught unless exposed to a cat with the virus puts posion in their bodies unnecessarily which can cause health problems down the road as well.
Marlene
Interesting that you comment your older cat suddenly lost its voice after a new kitten was brought into the home. My13 year old has done the same thing, cant even meow, can purr but that's all. She had been having trouble with hairballs so I thought that was it. Took her to vet and he couldn't find anything Gave her a steroid shot, antibiotic shot, some laxatone.. Bloodwork looked good for an older cat. So we will see what happens.
cynthia
Same issue with our 18lb.Thomas it came on over night.Does anyone know what this could be?
Belma
My Cat got attacked by a stray, and his meow sound is now different.?
Jon
I have 2 cats that are very talkative one a lot louder than the other, i noticed the louder ones voice changed an was deeper and was not to concerned as it had gone back to normal but the quieter one now has lost his voice completely they both still happy an eating an playing an pestering me for food as cats do, hopefully all well in end an just thought it a bit of a strange one as had cats all my life an never experienced this before?
Bluebearay
Did your cat end up getting better? I’m also experiencing something very similar.
Misty
Yes but only recently after giving her daily immune booster called Transfer Factor Plus for several days mixed in her wet food!
Meagan
My cat has lost her voice and we think she was in a yowling fight with another cat. I really want to investigate on how it started. She started with a croaky voice the lost her voice
Tej
My cat meow was gone, it happened slowly (the other day it was just hoarsy then by today it was gone) but he is still playful, doesn't lack in appetite and does not cough nor he is sneezing. PLEASE HELP ME
Amber
My cat is currently 6 months old and she has all of her energy and has been eating/drinking however, she has absolutely no voice. Sometimes she's able to get a very faint meow but it's barely anything. I can't afford another vet bill, unfortunately.. It's been about two weeks since she's lost her voice, I don't know if this is common and to wait it out or if I need to take action. I'm not extremely worried because her personality is intact but she's not at 100 percent. I thought she could have an upper respiratory infection because she has been sneezing but idk.
Fred
My cat lives in a barn. And is petrified to get in a car. So how do I get her to a vet? She has lost her voice.
Vickie
My cat has been in heat, she was meowing aggressively then yesterday she came by me and her meow was weak, meek like a whiny, soft meow. A neighbor suggested to take her to the animal hospital because it could be serious. But i disagree, considering it's the first time it's ever happened. Same with my dog, when i leave her home alone for a day she'll be hoarse by the evening then fine 1 or 3 days later. My question is...Is my neighbor overreacting or am I too relaxed about my cats hoarse, week meow? She still eats, plays and sneak attacks the dog, her normal self just not so vocal.
Nat
Anyone deal with cat that’s lost their voice. Seems hard for her to swallow. She’s been sick since December. I took her to vet and they did blood work and said “here give her every thing that might be responsible for why she’s anemic. If it doesn’t work then she probably has some type of lymphoma that’s untreatable. If you wanna take her to a specialist you can but it’s expensive”. So:… I’ve had a hard time giving her medication because she bit me and I went to ER and now im nervous. I kinda need some advice. Anyone been in my shoes?
Daniela
Mi gata tiene más de 8 días que perdió la voz maulla pero muy ronco y casi no se escucha
Amie Unruh
My cat has lost its meow. It’s been two years since he had laryngitis still cannot meow. Did he possibly damage his laryngitis trying to meow when he was sick?
Amie Unruh
I forgot to mention he’s like 12
Stacey Hunlen
We got our cat when she was about 8 weeks old we have had her since November. She has had no meow since the day we got her it always sounds very weak and almost like a hiss (but it’s not) her purr sounds the same way. Does anyone know what this maybe or have suggestions
Jaco
Guys, discarding the most serious possibilities, which is normal for a veterinary/pets page to mention ($), it 's highly likely that some cats lose their meow just for overusing it: basically a stress of their "vocal" chords. In my case, my cat is perfectly healthy except for this loss of voice: he can even do his other typical "crying sound" (albeit considerably less powerful than before) and purring. If you see the cat is healthy in every other way nut this, my advice will be to just go with the flow. I'll try to keep you updated in case he recovers his meow.
Pamela
Great information
catexotica
It was a fascinating read! I never realized there could be so many underlying reasons for a cat losing its meow—very helpful insights for cat owners to keep in mind.
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my cat sounds very hours when meos
My cat is sneezing & has lost his voice. He is 10 months old. My other 2 cats haven't got any symptoms. Can someone help me please (very worried)
My 6yr old cat has all of a sudden lost her voice, she is still very active and her usual lively self, bright eyes and glossy further, but when she tries to "Meow" it's really croaky. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
החתולים שלי וכמו החתול שלך מתנהג כמוהו. אף על פי שחשבתי שהוא הותקף על ידי כלב בלילה שעבר, כשהוא התנודד על צווארו וצעד מסביב לקרקעיתו בקול הצרוד. לקחתי אותו היום לווטרינר וקיבלתי את הכל ברור אבל הלילה הגרון שלו נראה מטריד אותו אשר מדאיג אותי: / אני אעדכן אותך, אולי הוא הורעל: (יש לי 3 חתולים אחרים בבית משחק בסדר
יום אחד איבדתי את מיאו. הוא חתול דיבורי מאוד. היום הוא מנסה להאיר אבל שום דבר לא יוצא. אין לו נזלת, הוא אוכל ושותה. מה עלי לעשות?
I have 4 older male cats. The one that goes outside the most, began coughing like he had something in his throat. He then lost his voice. The other 3 are following suit. They are loosing their voices as well. No runny noses and they are all eating and drinking, No weight loss. Does anyone know what would cause this?
Our 7 year old very vocal cat has suddenly lost his voice and is still eating but croaking like a frog, could he have laringytis?
החתול שלי הוא 10 עכשיו אבל זה צורה גדולה. הוא היה במלחמות לאחרונה, בעיקר בשל זיהום רע במערכת הנשימה שלו כדורי פרווה. שילוב של סמים ושיקויים החזיר לו את האני הרגיל שלו.
However he has lost his meow, He still purrs and can make sounds but the are strained. He got it back an now it has gone again. I have a few theories but not any that I can put any store by. He eats well and is very happy and playful. He, like all cats, has a very individual personality and he is displaying all of his usual quirks. This is reassuring as i don't think that he is in pain or anything. I had him checked recently by our vet and he had a clean bill of health. Maybe it is a waiting game. Like me, he is not as young as he used to be, so maybe it just takes time. I will continue to monitor his well being. Waiting for something to click. An earlier comment on this thread gave me some reassurance that I was not alone.
My cats voice is very hoarse right now all of a sudden... did you find out what was going on with your cat??
החתול שלי ממש עושה את אותו הדבר ואת הבן שלי הוא מאוד עצוב
החתול שלי בן ה -2 תמיד היה קולני מאוד, אבל היום שמתי לב כי המאר שלה היה שונה מאוד. היא נשמעת צרודה. אנחנו לאחרונה הציג חתלתול חדש לתוך הבית שלי חתול 2 השנה שלי לא לקחת טוב מאוד אליו. בכל פעם שהתקרב, היא סיננה ורצה כמעט. בשבוע הם נראים גדולים וניתן למצוא אותם משחקים. האם החישה במשך שבוע תהיה הסיבה לכך שהמיאו שלה שונה? ?
We took in a severely malnourished cat about two weeks ago. When she first came she couldn't meow it was just a croak. Now today she sounds like a regular cat when she meows. Can her being malnourished have caused her to not meow properly? She was skin and bones and was losing fur also. Her bald spots are now filing in and she spends less time sleeping and now grooms herself and comes up for attention.
My cat is usually quite vocal but the last few weeks her meow has been very soft. She is eating and going out as normal and interacting with me the same as usual. Anyone have any ideas 💡
Did you ever find out what was wrong with your cat? Mine is about 5, very vocal usually. She is now barely able to get a meow out. But still very playful, and eats fine. Also no discoloration of her eyes.
I have 2 4month old female kittens (siblings). One named Nahla is very vocal, always chortling, purring, mewing when she wants affection and MEOWING very loudly with a little kitten voice at any complaint or need. She is very smart and will meow in her usual high tone, and lead me where she wants me to go until I realize what she needs. Last night and today, I heard the weirdest sounding meow. It is lower and slightly husky, almost like a chortle or a coo. Could she be entering adolescence? Is she in heat? Or should I be concerned. She is eating, drinking, playing and being her usual bossy self. If anything she has been more cuddly the past day or so.
My Violet had these symptoms and the vet thought it was an allergy. I put her on Allegra. I should have insisted on tests when after a month there was no improvement. She has lung cancer. My other kitty has just developed hoarseness after a plane trip (in cabin).
I'm worried and will get him to the vet right away. I was hoping to find some shimmer of hope here but it seems going to the vet really is the best option.
Good luck to all the kitties and those who love them who need it.
Acid was not mentioned. Picking up your cat and moving her around is like having a 30 foot man pick us up. Acid tossed up to the throat is the #1 reason for hoarseness in humans besides smoking
My cat just all of sudden sounds like he has sore throat I don't if has something in throat are what or if just a cold
Hi, i was wondering how your cats health improved, since losing its meow. Could you give me some advise? My very vocal cat, just lost his meow. I recently rescued 2 kittens as well. He is eating & going potty normal but seems tired most of the time. Thank you.
My cat is 2 and she tries to meow but sounds like a new born kitten when she meows. She’s still a playful cat and no change in appetite.. not sure if this is serious or not..please help!
אחד החתולים שלי נעשה צרוד, ואז באותו יום איבד את קולה. היא חתול זעיר, מתקררת בקלות. הדבר היחיד שהשתנה הוא שהיא ישנה כל הלילה לפני תנור חימום - כיבנו את תנור החלל למכונת לחות אוויר חמה, וקולה חזר. מקווה שזה עוזר כמה אנשים אם החתולים שלהם מופיעים נורמלי לחלוטין יום אחד, ואז פשוט לאבד את הקול הבא, ללא תסמינים אחרים.
החתול שלי בן שנתיים ופשוט קיבלנו חתלתול בן חודשיים ובן דודי מצא אותה במרתף שלה. עכשיו, אחרי שיש לנו אותה כמעט שלושה שבועות, איבד החתול את קולה. עכשיו אני מודאג. הייתכן שהחתלתול גרם לה בחילה?
החתול שלי עושה את זה עכשיו. היה לו גם כישוף בקיץ שעבר. במקרה הקודם הוא אכל ארנבון אני מניח שזה כאב בגרון שלו. בשבוע שעבר הוא שוב עושה את זה. הוא חלש, בלי שום רעש, עכשיו הקול חוזר. אני אשים עין על המזוודה שלו ואראה אם אמצא עוד ארנב.
החתול שלי הוא 18, במשך כמה חודשים הוא היה כל הזמן lowing לילה ויום, אבל עכשיו הוא איבד את הקול שלו זה היה ככה בערך 4 שבועות, חוץ מזה הוא לגמרי טוב, עדיין יש appertite וכו ', כל הרעיונות, תודה
This has also happened to my cat and I came on here looking for answers, glad to know it may be a thing! Thought it was weird timing she lost her voice about 2-3 weeks after kitten arrived. Still happy and eating and is getting on well enough with the kitten who meows enough for at least two cats... Does anybody know why this would happen? Is it psychological or physical?
פתאום החתול שלי לא יכול להאיר ולא ממש אוכלים מישהו יודע מה זה
החתול שלי הקיא 2 hairball ומאז כבר הסוס היא אוכלת בסדר ולשחק פשוט לא פעיל ולא מקיא כמעט בבקשה לעזור אני כל כך מודאג
החתול שלי הוא 12 שנים וגם איבדה את קולה. היום זה רק היום השני, אבל קיוויתי שמישהו כאן יוכל להקל על דעתי.
אום, לא, ג'ון. זה לא איך חתול או אנטומיה האדם עובד. אם זה היה כל כך קל עבור חומצה בקיבה לנסוע עד הגרון, אתה תהיה לשרוף את הוושט שלך בכל פעם שאתה הניח. למאו, "חומצה". איפה אנשים באים עם BS זה?
הצילתי את החתול בן השנתיים שלי מה- spca שהיא לקחה שלושה חודשים כדי לקבל את הבית החדש שלה, בהתחלה היא בכלל לא התחילה לצלול, אבל עכשיו היא מנסה, אבל כל מה שהיא יכולה לעשות זה לחישה קלושה. תהיתי אם אולי היא התעללה.
לי 2
האם וטרינר באמת מסתכל באתר זה? אף אחד לא נראה אי פעם להגיב עם כל ההצעות.
אני רופא לבני אדם, אבל יש לי 5 חתולים. אם שיתוף corned אנא רק לקחת את החתול שלך לווטרינר! כאן באוסטרליה, אובדן קול יכול להיות סימן ראשון של שיתוק טיק, וזה יכול להיות קטלני.
Best wishes to all cat guardians XXX
My cat was talkative and a couple days ago can no longer get her meow out when she tries. I will try and follow up on this to let y'all know how it turns out.
My cat had a fur ball stuck and had trouble getting it up for maybe a week, in that time he didn’t weow because he was wheezing and having trouble breathing with the furuball being stuck. He’s eating, drinking playing with our other kitty. He just can’t weow. Can anyone help??
After being mute, my cat was raspy and can now meow ok. Not sure what the problem was.
I have a 10 1/2 yr old cat, he has always meow`d to let us know that he wants some thing, over the last 2 weeks his meow has turned into a squeak, I don`t think that he is stressed about any thing, he looks happy enough.. he does love it when you rub the front of his ears, I am worried that some thing is a miss, does anyone have any ideas?? If so PLEASE let me know.
My cat just is doing this and I took him to the vet and he had a image in his throat. He is on medication right now I was just courious how your kitty is doing?
My cat little bear was almost 17, he started to problems eating, and was starting to loose weight. He had a very quiet meow like a whisper for a few days, I went to the vet and they informed me he had a tumour on his neck. I unfortunately had to put him down yesterday, because they had no guarantee that any of the medications would help his tumour go down to the point where he could eat again. Worse complications would arise with his organs if he wasn’t eating. I couldn’t watch him suffer anymore. :(
האם גילית מה השתבש עם החתול שלך? לחתול שלי יש אותה בעיה. אני לא מסוגל להבין מה לא בסדר איתו.
So my cat, a long haired calico, suddenly has this sort of..muted meow? She usually has a very loud meow that gets your attention and once you start to pet her she will begin to purr. But I’ve noticed lately that she only meows whenever you touch her, but instead of her normal loud meow, it’s a very gentle meow that sounds like she is in pain? Very confused and very concerned
I have a 7 year old cat, Reggie, who was diagnosed last year with Feliv, which is leukemia.. Week ago he acted different didn't want to be touched, slept in hiding, pronounced swallow, lethargic, didn't eat as much....this went on 3 days and almost took to vet but gave him some amoxitabs, antibiotic but only two. He was better but his meow was gone! It is back but different. Cats with leukemia, their immune symptom can be compromised and some get ill more. If he continues meowing different, I will definitely take him to vet! Above, it was mentioned THROAT CANCER. This is a concern for me now!!
My cat just doesn't meow anymore. As a kitten, he used to scream his head off but one day, he just stopped. Now whenever he meows (rarely) it's a mouse squeak.
Kat, you've just described acid-reflux. It's not uncommon.
יש לי חתול בן 10 חודשים שתמיד היה ווקאלי. לפני שלושה שבועות הצגתי חתלתול בן חודשיים למשק הבית. בהתחלה, הם לא הסתדרו כלל, אבל עכשיו הם שובבים. עם זאת, החתול המבוגר שלי ביומיים האחרונים, פתאום, איבד את קולו. אני בקושי שומעת אותו כשהוא אומר. האם החתלתול החדש גורם לו בחילה?
הילד שלי הוא 2 שנים ובעיקר נשאר בפנים אבל האם לצאת במהלך היום שמתי לב שהיום הוא היה צרוד הוא נכנס למריבות לפני זה אבל החתולים האחרים הם לא בסביבה הוא כבר אוכל בריא, שום דבר אחר נראה לא בסדר
החתול שלי הוא גם עשר. הוא איבד את המיארה שלו לפני כן, יצאנו לחופשה, והוא השתופף והסתכל עלינו וקרא לנו. עם זאת, היום זה קרה שוב ללא סיבה מיוחדת ... שלה על כל היום. העצה כאן does not באמת לעזור לי כפי שיש לו מום מלידה שגורם לאף שלו כל נוזל ועיניים reallu שלו באמת רץ אבל אלה אף פעם לא יש בדרך של המזרן שלו מחריד לפני ...
Except when you have shut in little ones cuz they are too stoopid to go outside! Also if you live there...i would HIGHLY suggest keeping your kitties indoors in normal environments kitties (on average) live about 3 more yrs when ONLY indoors and i cannot imagine them lasting too long is Australia...the heat, bugs the size of hands, and biger cats/doggos/whatever other hell creatures are there would suggest a SERIOUS danger to cats, even of the fierce feral variety
Iyesha, im בטוח שאתה יודע עכשיו כי אם החתול שלך היה בחום יש סיכוי קטן מאוד לבלבל אותו עם כל הפרעה אחרת, lol היו לי 3 אחים כי כל בא בחום בתוך 5 דקות של ea0ch אחרים! בכל אופן גילית מה הבעיה?
לינדה Lovejoy, אם החתול עדיין מקבל קר בקלות ייתכן שיהיה צורך לבדוק את בלוטת התריס, ממה שאני מבין את אובדן הקול ואת מקבל קר בקלות הן סימפטומים של בלוטת התריס. אני תוהה אם הקול חזר לטוב או לא.
Minha gatinha de 4 ou 5 meses está touca, e quando tenta miar, não sai nada, ela está assim a mais ou menos 1 mês, alguém sabe o que fazer?
אני דואג לחתול חסר בית ... הוא הפך להיות הרבה יותר קיטי שלנו ....
הוא מנסה לשאוב אבל יורד מאוד מאוד ... הוא גם רזה מאוד
יש לי חתלתול בן חמישה חודשים, והיא לא באמת יש לי מיאו בכלל אני תוהה אם אני צריך להיות מודאג.
Is this hoarse meowing contagious? Because i took care of a street cat who had those symptoms but she didn't seem to be sick, and she ate a lot. My indoor cat started interacting with her and after a few days my cat could barely meow... Im worried i wanna know what this is before i take it to a vet.
did you ever find out what was wrong with your kitty and his voice? Our outside cat has lost his voice and acts like he has a hairball cough but is still eating. Our inside kitty is fine
I have the same issue. My 3yr old cat has been getting used to the new kitten but ever since then she's been hissing a Lot and her meow is very hoarse and crackling. Is this something I should be worried about or
Our cat normally has a great voice, but after we brought her new "sister" home, it's hoarse. I really hope she's not sick, and it is just a result of them playing/fighting and snarling/hissing/growling at each other.
Dave...yes...it IS uncommon to the degree tat John was saying. His whole comment had absolutely zero basis in reality. By the way...acid reflux does not come from laying on your stomach or with cats, being picked up. I honestly don't know which comment was more ignorant..yours and John's. Suffice it to say, it was a close race.
My 18+yr old siamese cat has a cough and can no longer meow, and we all know how loud and vocal they can be. I took him to the vet, xray was clear, heart is slightly enlarged but not enough to concern the vet. He has gas in his intestines. Got tons of meds but I'm concerned that it is some kind of growth in his airway. Any thoughts as to what else could be causing this. Vet was talking about getting him scoped under anesthesia but at his advanced age it probably isn't a good idea.
מצטער מאוד על האובדן שלך.
Right! Agree. thankful to the few who updated there info or turn out.ugh...
Nobody here has described my cat's scenario, which is that two days ago she was seriously attacked by another cat and has had a deep throaty meow ever since. She was almost lifeless following the attack but the vet can find nothing wrong with her. She now seems fine apart from her voice - I find it quite distressing but the vet is not overly concerned. Just wanted to let everyone know that this is another reason for cats losing their voice, and you might not realise your cat's been attacked.
My cat is 5 years old and when he meows is sounds like he's hissing at me.
My cat from begin of 1 month and until 6 month dont have voice
my cat is 13 yold, is normal, eats and drinks well, 5 days now not meowing as much today not at alll, not interested in meowing, took him the vet doesnt know why, running tests, has a heart murmur ,any ideas, has been sneezing and coughing not lately, today a sneeze, no temperature, im a little worried.
Please see comment 18 octobre 2019 - IMOGEN.
It has been very helpful for me.
Thank you
My cat has all those symptoms except losing its appetite dose anyone still think this is the same
My cat lost his meow 2 days ago he is not eating nor playing he seems tired mostly and always searching for warmth
Everytime he is trying to meow as if there is something stuck and having difficulty breathing
Hello! I have the exact same problem. Did you find out what happened?
Hello! I need some help pls. We brought home a little kitty and our other cat (3 years old) lost it's voice after 7 days. She is very talkative usually. Can this be because of the playing and hissing? Thank you!
My cat too and I'm very concerned after reading the cons for the symptoms. Vet appt tomorrow.
My cat is 11 runny nose, coughing, sneezing,stopped meowing but trys too looks unwell
Like the rest of you two of my cats are experiencing raspy quiet meows where they normally had very loud and clear meows I introduced a kitten to our family about 3 weeks ago and noticed he had a very soft raspy meow didn't really think anything of it My other two we noticed their meow change about a week ago All three are going to the vets today when I get their diagnosis I will definitely leave a comment to try to help some of you out! I did however read up on Google that it is most likely feline herpes!
I am having the same issue as well ,how ever I noticed on one side of his neck he has what seems to be hives or a raised bummpie rash like area . I did just try him on a new flea medicine so I'm not sure if it is a allergic reaction to the new medication. I would love to hear how your visit went . Hope all is well. As soon as I get to the vet I will post my up date .
My vet found nothing wrong with them he said it could be psychological because of the new kitten I introduced to the family and he has a very faint meow and they could be mimicking him... They were tested for the herpes and were all clear so I'm not too sure lol... Hopefully your cat is just having a reaction to the flea meds!!!
Hi my 12 year old cat has lost her voice for over a month now. She purrs but nothing else, her breathing is also louder and more frequent ,she has a thyroid problem and has medication for it, she doesn’t seem in any pain,I think there is a problem with her throat but she’s still eating and drinking ok. I have spoken to my vet who said leave her see if it comes back which it hasn’t. I don’t want her messed about as she lost her right back leg in an accident 9 years ago. She seems happy goes in and out when she likes but I’m worried about her all the same.Anyone got any advice please ?
Hi there, wondering how it went for your kitty? Mine is having the same symptoms
I have a Male cat that was once the neighborhood stray and very malnourished. I began feeding him and caring for him about 3 years ago. Even though he trusts me to an extent he will never allow me to pick him up and hes very Leary of everything including me at times. So needless to say he hasn't been to a veterinarian. He's fattened up and was eating until about 4 days ago. He has lost his appetite for his normal food but will eat soft food here and there. He refuses go drink water and loves milk but now he won't drink that either. He's salivating and drooling and has lost his meow and seems to be trying to clear his throat of a hairball but nothing comes out and I have also noticed his tongue is out more than usual. He's up and moving around but not behaving like his normal love and attention starved self...which he's not deprived of either of the two. I believe he's an American long haired main coon so he's pretty good sized boy and I can already see some weight loss and I'm EXTREMELY worried about him. I have tried getting mobile vets to come and check him but they don't come to my area because we are 15 minutes out of their radius.
Hi Michelle I do have EXACTLY the same problem now! I introduced a new kitten into our home 2 weeks ago and suddenly my 2 year old is not that vocal anymore, is hoarse when he actually meows. He is eating and doesn't have any coughing, discharge from his eyes or nose Do you have any advice or tips because our situation almost seems identical Thanks
I've had my cat 18 months and it's never really meowed every once in awhile you can hear a little tiny one out of it she eats good real healthy very smart good mouser when I got her her eyes were all matted I took to the vet they said she had ear mites they treated her she's very healthy other than she can't meow
Don't worry. My cat is 11 and she cant meow. Its not uncommon, atleast I don't think.
Me too!! Did anyone find out the correlation between getting a kitten and then having your older cat lose their meow?! This is crazy! Between this page and another on wag, regarding laryngitis, I've counted 12 others this has happened to. Not including my own!!
I think it's really strange how there's an obvious correlation between bringing a new kitten home and then having your older cat lose their meow. Between this forum and another couple sites... I've completely lost count. It has to be almost 30 now that have experienced this!! What is going on?! And I have yet to see a vet give an answer so that's troubling. I took Bruce (13) to the vet yesterday and they couldn't determine any reason to why he's lost his voice but he wasn't listening to me so I am getting another opinion and he has another appointment tomorrow and I'll be up late now investigating and counting how many people have had this same thing.
It's happening the same to me. I am very worried, please if you have any other information contact me. Thank you.
Well, I took Bruce in and got him on a health plan. They wanted me to get him vaccinated but I am waiting on that and now his eye is goopy and looks infected so that's two symptoms of upper respiratory infection but I have an appointment in about an hour to have him looked at again. I'll know a little more after that. So it is a good thing I decided to wait on the vaccinations because right now his immune system is working on this.
I don't know if it's stress or this infection. I know that doesn't help yet but is your cat eating and drinking?
my cat doesn't meow in the cold
my cat go outside all the time now he is not talking and he talk to me all the time can someone help me out with this he is eating and drinking his eyes are good.
11 months ago, my then 10 yr old cat Ray suddenly and unexpected lost his voice. The vet couldn't find anything wrong with him, and he remained an apparently healthy, active, and happy (but quiet) cat until three weeks ago. Then he started to snore quiet loudly while he slept. His voice actually returned, albeit subdued, for about a day, and then he started wheezing and making a variety of noises while breathing. Antibiotics and steroids didn't have any effect and the condition worsened very, very rapidly, to the point that the vet felt that Ray would not recover from being anesthetized for scoping his airway or undergoing surgery. Within a matter of days he was struggling to breath. He has not been able to eat nor drink anything for almost a week. Today, we had to put him to sleep.
If your cat suddenly loses his voice and it doesn’t return after a few months, be concerned, no matter how healthy he appears to be otherwise.
I have the exact same problem. This has all happened after introducing the new kitten at home. She has hissed quite much and lost her meowing. I was wondering how many days it might take. How are other people's experiences?
A couple years later and coming back on to say her meow did return! It's never been quite the same though... Always a little more scratchy after she lost it once the kitten joined us. She is totally fine though :)
So sorry for your loss, we have just had the same with our cat, she lost her voice about 2 years ago, she would still make a sound but it was husky and she started snoring but otherwise was happy and healthy, the vet said it was likely her age, she was 14 at the time. Just over the last few months her breathing got laboured and she stopped eating, they found a mass but couldn't do a biopsy because they didn't think she would survive it, she was on steroids which helped for a while but we had to have her put down on Wednesday.
I now wonder if her voice change was the beginning of all of this. I agree with you, if your cat's voice changes don't leave it, keep pushing the vet for answers.
Laura mentioned above that she thought it was strange that so many people on this site and others had a cat who became hoarse or lost their voice after bringing a new kitten home. I rescued 4 kittens six weeks ago and now my 6 yr old cat's voice is raspy. These kitten's eyes were goopy and some were matted shut. Some were sneezing. This is caused by the feline herpes virus. The symptoms are infected goopy eyes (that can lead to blindness if untreated) lots of sneezing, congested stuffed up nose, coughing. They can have just one mild symptom and it clears up so owners may not really notice. Most cats including indoor only cats have been exposed to the herpes virus usually when they are kittens which they catch from their mother. Even if the Mother had no symptoms. Even though human herpes and cat herpes produce completely different symptoms there are 2 similarities. Stress can cause flare up of symptoms and it is for life.
Cats are creatures of habit. Even the slightest change can cause them stress. Moving the furniture around and having visitors can cause stress. You bring a kitten home your cat is stressed.You bring a kitten home carrying the virus or your cat was exposed as a kitten but the virus has been lying dormant with the added stress is a recipe to make your cat ill. Sometimes if they got it as kittens they have a better immunity to it when they are adults or if they were Vaccinated against it they may only have mild symptoms such as a sore throat and/or hoarse voice. The herpes vaccination does not prevent them from catching it but can, key word CAN not will reduce severity of symptoms.
For the ones whos cats voices become hoarse, raspy or they lost it after you brought a kitten or cat home the answer is yes that is likely the reason due to stress and feline herpes virus. If your cat goes outdoors they can be exposed to other cats with the herpes virus or a deadly virus. Feline Vaccinations don't protect 100%. Keep your cats inside. Feline Herpes Virus and Calcivirus is akin to the human cold or flu. It is not deadly unless your cat is immune compromised due to feline leukemia or other disease. Vaccinating a strictly indoor cat for a non deadly virus that can't even be caught unless exposed to a cat with the virus puts posion in their bodies unnecessarily which can cause health problems down the road as well.
Interesting that you comment your older cat suddenly lost its voice after a new kitten was brought into the home. My13 year old has done the same thing, cant even meow, can purr but that's all. She had been having trouble with hairballs so I thought that was it. Took her to vet and he couldn't find anything Gave her a steroid shot, antibiotic shot, some laxatone.. Bloodwork looked good for an older cat. So we will see what happens.
Same issue with our 18lb.Thomas it came on over night.Does anyone know what this could be?
My Cat got attacked by a stray, and his meow sound is now different.?
I have 2 cats that are very talkative one a lot louder than the other, i noticed the louder ones voice changed an was deeper and was not to concerned as it had gone back to normal but the quieter one now has lost his voice completely they both still happy an eating an playing an pestering me for food as cats do, hopefully all well in end an just thought it a bit of a strange one as had cats all my life an never experienced this before?
Did your cat end up getting better? I’m also experiencing something very similar.
Yes but only recently after giving her daily immune booster called Transfer Factor Plus for several days mixed in her wet food!
My cat has lost her voice and we think she was in a yowling fight with another cat. I really want to investigate on how it started. She started with a croaky voice the lost her voice
My cat meow was gone, it happened slowly (the other day it was just hoarsy then by today it was gone) but he is still playful, doesn't lack in appetite and does not cough nor he is sneezing. PLEASE HELP ME
My cat is currently 6 months old and she has all of her energy and has been eating/drinking however, she has absolutely no voice. Sometimes she's able to get a very faint meow but it's barely anything. I can't afford another vet bill, unfortunately.. It's been about two weeks since she's lost her voice, I don't know if this is common and to wait it out or if I need to take action. I'm not extremely worried because her personality is intact but she's not at 100 percent. I thought she could have an upper respiratory infection because she has been sneezing but idk.
My cat lives in a barn. And is petrified to get in a car. So how do I get her to a vet? She has lost her voice.
My cat has been in heat, she was meowing aggressively then yesterday she came by me and her meow was weak, meek like a whiny, soft meow. A neighbor suggested to take her to the animal hospital because it could be serious. But i disagree, considering it's the first time it's ever happened. Same with my dog, when i leave her home alone for a day she'll be hoarse by the evening then fine 1 or 3 days later. My question is...Is my neighbor overreacting or am I too relaxed about my cats hoarse, week meow? She still eats, plays and sneak attacks the dog, her normal self just not so vocal.
Anyone deal with cat that’s lost their voice. Seems hard for her to swallow. She’s been sick since December. I took her to vet and they did blood work and said “here give her every thing that might be responsible for why she’s anemic. If it doesn’t work then she probably has some type of lymphoma that’s untreatable. If you wanna take her to a specialist you can but it’s expensive”. So:… I’ve had a hard time giving her medication because she bit me and I went to ER and now im nervous. I kinda need some advice. Anyone been in my shoes?
Mi gata tiene más de 8 días que perdió la voz maulla pero muy ronco y casi no se escucha
My cat has lost its meow. It’s been two years since he had laryngitis still cannot meow. Did he possibly damage his laryngitis trying to meow when he was sick?
I forgot to mention he’s like 12
We got our cat when she was about 8 weeks old we have had her since November. She has had no meow since the day we got her it always sounds very weak and almost like a hiss (but it’s not) her purr sounds the same way. Does anyone know what this maybe or have suggestions
Guys, discarding the most serious possibilities, which is normal for a veterinary/pets page to mention ($), it 's highly likely that some cats lose their meow just for overusing it: basically a stress of their "vocal" chords. In my case, my cat is perfectly healthy except for this loss of voice: he can even do his other typical "crying sound" (albeit considerably less powerful than before) and purring. If you see the cat is healthy in every other way nut this, my advice will be to just go with the flow. I'll try to keep you updated in case he recovers his meow.
Great information
It was a fascinating read! I never realized there could be so many underlying reasons for a cat losing its meow—very helpful insights for cat owners to keep in mind.
Trouxe um gato apanhado na rua q estava há 15 dias no gatil. Segundo a observação feita pelo vet o gato terá + - 8 anos.
Constato desde q vive comigo q não mia embora esteja saudável
Why my cat meow sound different
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